The cornerstone of democracy is the principle that all citizens have the right and ability to participate in their own governance, either directly or via representation.

Anthony Doerr talks about the inspiration for his latest book and its focus on technology, destruction, preservation, and humanity’s vast interconnectedness.

The global Covid-19 pandemic has worsened inequality. Oxfam International found that while billionaire fortunes returned to pre-pandemic highs in just nine months, a recovery for the world’s poorest people could take over a decade.